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The Ohio State University · Onsite · Columbus Campus

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Job Title:

Building Automation Controls Engineer

Department:

Student Life | Building and Mechanical Services

The Building Automation Controls Engineer applies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of relevant concepts, principles and technical abilities to design, install, integrate, repair, and modify building control systems for all Student Life facilities. Expectations include independently troubleshooting and replacing building automation network equipment and conducting regular firmware updates of field equipment. The Building Automation Controls Engineer implements building automation integrations, alarming, and trending, maintains backups of building automation assets, maintains system tools to meet OCIO security standards, maintains graphical interfaces for technicians, assists in installation of building automation devices, including programing and wire termination.


This role also provides departmental user support through training troubleshooting documentation and/or consultation, works with customers to resolve problems in a timely manner, and collaborates closely with other Facility Operations staff in support of daily operations & projects other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience. 4 years relevant experience. Valid Driver’s License.


Desired: 4-8 years relevant experience. Student Life Facilities experience, previous technical project management and workgroup supervision, experience in facilities automation application engineering, experience in JCI MUI design, experience in Delta Orcaview, JCI CCT, JCI GX-9100, ALC Eikon, and Trane TGP2 control programming, PC based engineering and office applications experience, TCP-IP networking and security experience, knowledge of BACnet MSTP and BACnet IP networking strategies, previous experience developing and conducting technical training courses, experience with Johnson Controls Metasys facilities management systems and devices universal technician certification for refrigerant transition and recovery

Additional Information:

The starting pay range for this role is $82,6000 - $106,900. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.


Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.


Career Roadmap Designation

https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/

Function: Information Technology

Subfunction: IT Multi-Discipline

Career Level: Specialist 3



Student Life Mission

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:

Kinnear Rd, 960 (0931)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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How this Controls Engineer salary compares

This role pays $106,900/yr — below the typical range for Controls Engineer roles.

$90,000 median $129,838 $201,750

Typical range $108,246–$162,375/yr, from 558 comparable Controls Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Controls Engineer salary insights →

About The Ohio State University

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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